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Manager - Technology Consulting - SAP Finance Project Manager

Ernst & Young Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Posted: 11 Oct 2024

Financial

  • Estimate: $120k - $180k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • Arabic: Native

Position

About the Job

Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by digital technology. As a technology consulting professional, you will help businesses realize the value they can gain from their IT investments — supporting strategy and acting as a key growth driver. As part of a high-performing team, you will deliver exceptional client service, providing advice on how technology enablement, digital transformation, and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement, while also demonstrating how technology can act as a multiplying effect during major program transformations.

As organizations look to leverage the advantages technology offers, we will work with you to develop the consultancy and analytical skills needed in today’s environment. Working on projects that cross borders and sectors, the experiences you gain here will be invaluable.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a SAP Finance Project Manager to join our rapidly expanding Technology Consulting team.

Key Profile Requirements:

  • Demonstrated excellence in project management with experience in presentations to senior leadership.
  • Ideally, 10+ years of relevant professional experience within SAP Digital Transformation (ideally SAP Finance) with a minimum of 6 projects as a Program delivery lead and SAP Implementation experience.
  • Proven experience successfully leading and managing a team to deliver Digital transformation projects.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Consulting experience and SAP implementation experience is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee a team of project managers and supervisors delivering projects throughout the entire project lifecycle to meet project objectives.
  • Maintain an overall view of all Regions and workstreams.
  • Ensure the PMO has an appropriate governance structure in place, with achievable plans and timelines.
  • Mitigate or resolve risks and issues effectively.
  • Report and raise issues to Business Stakeholders that may impact the Program Timeline or Quality.
  • Attend Steering committee, change control board, and other governance meetings as required.
  • Ensure successful program delivery.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships and issue resolution.
  • Lead the team to ensure projects are delivered to scope, budget, schedule, and quality, meeting client requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Strong Program management skills.
  • Broad SAP application skills with experience in areas such as Financial accounting and closing operations, cost management, profitability analysis, New General Ledger, SAP S/4HANA Finance, Cash management, and Treasury, and Central finance.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP Activate/Agile/Hybrid implementation methodologies.
  • Capability to present the value proposition in the respective module/area with excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong knowledge of project management standards, overseeing and controlling projects.
  • Good understanding of processes related to business requirement collection, analysis, product roadmap development, and product delivery.
  • Public Sector knowledge is a plus.
  • Proven track record managing teams and complex engagements in the consulting space.

What We Look For

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry, and effective communication skills. You should be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion for driving change in a dynamic organization.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring. Additionally, we offer:

  • Continuous learning opportunities to develop the mindset and skills necessary for future challenges.
  • The flexibility to make a meaningful impact in your own way.
  • Insights, coaching, and confidence to become a transformative leader.
  • A diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality and empowers staff to use their voice.

If you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional experience awaits you.

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